Supreme Court: Increasing Delhi’s Green Cover is the Only Sustainable Path to Cleaner Air New Delhi, February 21, 2026: In a significant move toward long-term environmental restoration, the Supreme Court of India has reiterated that boosting the national capital’s green cover is the most effective and sustainable strategy to combat persistent air pollution. During a … Read more
New Delhi, February 19, 2026: The national capital’s struggle with air pollution saw a fresh setback on Thursday evening. After a brief “Moderate” spell in the morning, the air quality slipped back into the ‘Poor’ category, with the city recording an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 208 at 4:00 PM. The Evening Dip: Why … Read more
A Breath of Fresh Air: GRAP 2 Lifted in Delhi-NCR as Rain Washes Away Toxic Smog New Delhi, February 18, 2026: For millions of residents in the National Capital Region (NCR), Wednesday brought a rare and beautiful sight: a clear horizon. After months of gasping through “Severe” air, Delhiites finally experienced the “wash-out” effect of … Read more
Today Delhi Weather Update – After witnessing the hottest February day in years with temperatures touching 31.6°C, Delhi residents are in for a sudden shift. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Delhi Weather Yellow Alert for the national capital, predicting light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds over the next 24 hours. This … Read more
Today Delhi Records Hottest February Day – Delhi experienced its hottest day of 2026 on February 16, with temperatures soaring to 31.6 degrees Celsius at the Safdarjung observatory—7.2 degrees above normal for mid-February. Delhi AQI settled at 258 in the ‘poor’ category, creating dual challenges of unseasonable heat and elevated air pollution levels affecting residents … Read more
NEW DELHI: Delhi air pollution deteriorated on Sunday as the city recorded an Air Quality Index of 216 in the ‘poor’ category despite temperatures climbing to 28.5 degrees Celsius, 4.1 notches above seasonal average, according to the Central Pollution Control Board and India Meteorological Department. The capital recorded a maximum temperature of 28.5 degrees Celsius … Read more
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on February 14, 2026, described Delhi as feeling “like a gas chamber” while addressing air pollution concerns in the National Capital Region. The remarks came during a public event where he contrasted Delhi AQI today with Uttar Pradesh’s environmental management efforts. Adityanath claimed his government has successfully controlled air … Read more
Will Delhi Air Quality Turn ‘Poor’ Again This Week? Delhi’s recent improvement in air quality may prove temporary, as weather conditions are likely to become less favourable for pollutant dispersion later this week, according to the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). After briefly slipping into the “moderate” Air Quality Index (AQI) … Read more
Here is why Delhi Air Quality Today: AQI Around 180. Let’s discuss in detailed Delhi’s air quality showed a temporary improvement on Thursday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering around 180, placing it in the “moderate” category, according to official monitoring data. While the short-term relief has offered some breathing space to residents, experts … Read more
IND vs NAM Match to Be Played in Delhi Amid Ongoing Severe Air Pollution Concerns Delhi is set to host the upcoming India vs Namibia (IND vs NAM) international cricket match, even as the national capital continues to battle severe air pollution. In the days leading up to the match, air quality levels across several … Read more